Urgent: AC leak causing mold and illness, need professional?« Back to Previous Page

This is a situation that requires immediate attention. You should stop sleeping in that room and arrange for a professional inspection as soon as possible.

An active AC leak for three weeks in Dubai's humidity creates a perfect environment for mold growth, and the black spots are a clear visual confirmation. Your husband's persistent symptoms are a significant indicator that the mold is already affecting indoor air quality. The most common reaction is upper respiratory irritation—stuffy nose, sinus headaches, and allergy-like symptoms—which aligns exactly with what you've described. Continuing to sleep in that room means prolonged exposure to airborne spores, which can worsen these reactions.

For context, Dubai Municipality's public health and safety regulations emphasize maintaining AC systems to prevent such microbial growth, precisely because of the health risks associated with condensation and humidity. Do not attempt to clean this yourself, as disturbing the mold can release a large number of spores into the air. A proper inspection will identify the source of the leak, assess the extent of the mold growth (which is often more extensive behind walls or in the AC unit itself), and provide a protocol for safe remediation. A science-driven approach, which includes air or surface sampling sent to a microbiology lab, is the only way to identify the species and confirm the environment is safe for reoccupation. Move to another room and prioritize getting that assessment booked.